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Thank you to everyone who took the time to share a few words here. Over three decades in healthcare finance, the relationships I've built with colleagues, mentors, payer counterparts, students and the people I've been privileged to lead have meant more to me than any contract I've signed. Each note on this page reflects one of those relationships, and I'm grateful for every one of them.

“Managed care strategy and negotiations for hospitals and other provider groups has always been an apprentice model. This is great content that helps deepen your knowledge of this vital work, and highlights the new issues and approaches that the current dynamic environment requires. Kudos to Kevin for bringing this to life.”

Brandon Edwards

Brandon Edwards

CEO (Retired), Unlock Health | Partner, Oxeon

"Kevin has a unique ability to take complex payer relations and managed care contracting issues and turn them into practical, relevant insights. ... That is what I value most about Kevin’s content: it isn’t just informative and educational; it gives healthcare leaders something they can actually use."

Valerie Daniel, MBA, CHFP, CRCR, CSPR

Valerie Daniel, MBA, CHFP, CRCR, CSPR

Director, Revenue Cycle - Baylor, Scott & White Health

"Payers get away with so many interferences that go unchecked, this gives us the ammunition to push back and hold them accountable instead of just absorbing the fallout."

Michelle McGinnis, BBA, MHA

Michelle McGinnis, BBA, MHA

Director, Managed Care - UT Health, San Antonio

"I had the privilege of working alongside Kevin Barron on complex payer contracting and transplant program initiatives during my time at UT Health San Antonio. Kevin brings exceptional depth across managed care contracting, finance, revenue cycle, credentialing, and payer strategy, and he knows how to align all of them to deliver practical, measurable results. Just as important, he leads with integrity, professionalism, and genuine care for others. I’m honored to call him both a trusted colleague and a friend."

Steve Lindsay

Steve Lindsay

Vice President, Payor Contracting | Unifeye Vision Partners


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